Communications Officer
Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited is focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems to address the leading causes of death, disease, and injury. We deploy our unique world-class technical expertise and global experience to design and support scalable solutions that can bridge the gap between public health needs and their solutions, focusing on rapid large-scale impact. We leverage our core strengths in public health Intelligence to strengthen the collection and use of data for informed government action, strategic communication to build awareness and behavior change, Institutional strengthening, and Innovative financing. In addition to our topical areas of focus – noncommunicable diseases, environmental health and climate change, injury prevention, and social determinants of health we also prioritize work that aims to strengthen the fundamental, foundational dimensions of public health practice that enable governments to tackle and respond to any public health challenge.
The Communications Officer, with experience in the public health or related sector, and with excellent writing skills, will support the India office and the Policy Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in media campaigns that promote positive change, digital media, support management of a proprietary research tool, and provide operational and knowledge management support which include tobacco control, road safety, and any other non-communicable projects or other special projects.
All members of the Vital Strategies India team embody the organization’s values and are integral to promoting our brand, supporting our growth, and ensuring operational excellence.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share Vital Strategies’ vision of a world where everyone is protected by a strong public health system to apply.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics such as race, color, age, religion or creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other basis protected by country and local laws.
We are proud of our commitment to a professional work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Vital Strategies will not tolerate its employees, volunteers, consultants, partners or any other representative associated with the delivery of its work carrying out any form of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse and thoroughly vets all final candidates.
The salary for this position is INR 14,25,000 to INR 18,00,000. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and Paid Leaves so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer, with experience in the public health or related sector, and with excellent writing skills, will support the India office and the Policy Advocacy and Communications (PAC) team in media campaigns that promote positive change, digital media, support management of a proprietary research tool, and provide operational and knowledge management support which include tobacco control, road safety, and any other non-communicable projects or other special projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Director, Policy Advocacy and Communication Programs, India, the Communication Officer will support the following:
Qualifications
Education and degree
Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
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